San Diego Rostra brings back the spirit of public thought and debate that existed in Ancient Rome. The Rostra originates from the word Rostrum, a forum in ancient Rome where citizens would come to voice their thoughts, concerns, and critiques about society.
The 2022 primary is fairly routine in San Diego with one giant exception. It is generally accepted that the Republicans are the party of the Second Amendment, and the Democrats aren’t. The Democrats have earned their reputation, considering the origin of most of the horribly restrictive gun laws in California. The Republican Party, however, hasn’t done nearly as much to earn their …
Press Release The Deputy City Attorney’s Association (DCAA) of San Diego has endorsed Republican chief criminal prosecutor John Hemmerling for County Sheriff. “I am pleased to announce that the Deputy City Attorneys Association of San Diego has endorsed your candidacy for San Diego County Sheriff in support of your demonstrated commitment to the criminal justice system and the protection of …
Here’s yet another great, constitutionally sound idea from our wise and good politicians in Sacramento that will certainly increase public safety and decrease crime. SB 906, the school safety: mass casualty threats: firearm disclosure billwould require parents who own guns to disclose what guns they own, how they are stored, and where they are stored to school administrators. The bill …
House flippers could be taxed 25 percent of their profit under the California Speculation Act, AB 1771 introduced by Assembly member Chris Ward, D-San Diego. Peace and prosperity are functions of just law. Communities experience peace and prosperity to the extent they uphold the ideas set forth from Scripture and the Declaration of Independence. See: Self-evident truth, all men created …
We’ve seen some disruptive elected officials over the years, or those accused of being disruptive. In more recent years, then Councilmember Ben Kalasho in El Cajon and former San Diego City Attorney Mike Aguirre come immediately to mind. Yet we’re not sure we’ve seen anything quite like this little flap in Lemon Grove, over Councilwoman Liana LeBaron. See link below. …
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron The recreational use of marijuana, legalized by Proposition 64 in 2016, has not eliminated illegal marijuana grow sites in many rural areas throughout the state. The illicit marijuana market continues to thrive, financed by consumers seeking to avoid taxes imposed on sales at legal dispensaries. This issue is coming to light as a major issue …
From San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond… Earlier this week, I sent a letter to Governor Newsom and the California Public Utilities Commission to immediately implement measures to alleviate rising energy costs. The State of California is expected to have at least a $45.7 billion budget surplus in 2022. These are taxpayer dollars that should be used to lower the …
With over two decades behind him as a local elected official, La Mesa City Councilman Bill Baber announced during Tuesday night’s council meeting that he will not seek re-election this year. “After 22 years in local government, and with retirement and hopefully grandchildren in my future, it’s time for a new phase of life for me,” said Baber. “Now, without …
Mobs of people have been raiding department stores and walking out with thousands of dollars in stolen goods. In some cases, up to 90 people have stormed into stores at one time, and thefts have not been confined to department stores. Union-Pacific freight trains entering Los Angeles are being systematically looted. In October 2021, the railroad reported a 356% increase …
It’s recently come to light that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is maintaining a searchable database of firearm purchase records. Effectively a federal firearms registry. A firearms registry that contains records of over 920 million firearms transactions. A registry that is expressly forbidden by federal law. A registry that is condoned and encouraged by the Biden …
Press Release Sheriff Candidate John Hemmerling Endorsed by The Republican Party of San Diego County The Republican Party of San Diego County has endorsed chief criminal prosecutor John Hemmerling for County Sheriff. Hemmerling’s career spans 28 years of dedicated service to the City of San Diego and 30 years of faithful military service. He has patrolled the streets, fought to …
Voters often vote in local races with little or no information regarding the candidates for whom they are voting. Think about it. Have you ever voted for a judge, school board member, or city council member having almost no information about that person? How much did you know about the last water board member you voted for? So, why is …
State Senator Brian W. Jones yesterday released the latest edition of “Are You Kidding Me?” (AYKM) video series providing thought-provoking ideas and questioning government actions and decisions that sometimes just don’t make any sense. Today’s AYKM has to do with the State’s $45 billion budget surplus and what it could mean to the lives of Californians if we simply returned …
A champion of Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs), John Hemmerling, is running for the top law enforcement office in San Diego and he is doing it as a Republican. More often than not, Republicans are pro-Second Amendment and resist overreaching government policies that put gun owners at risk. But not always. Here are some common questions I have gotten recently …
Around the time Covid vaccines started rolling out under Emergency Use Authorization I saw an interview of Dr. Anthony Fauci. I think it was on MSNBC. He called Covid vaccines the “final solution.” The first thought that comes to mind when hearing the phrase “final solution” is the Holocaust. Why would Dr. Fauci use that phrase? Was it careless incompetence? …
As is my custom on this night for over 15 years… And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, …
With last night’s final approval from the California Redistricting Commission, we now have voter registration data for the new state districts. Here is a spreadsheet containing all the partisan registration data for districts within San Diego County, including how much of the various counties each district covers. Below is some initial analysis. Note that this was written this morning as …
ReOpen San Diego announced late Wednesday it is suing the City of San Diego over its Covid-19 vaccine mandates. In an email, the group referenced the ordinance passed by the City Council last month that requires vaccinations for public participation including holding elected office and attending city meetings. Calling the law authoritarian and tyrannical, ReOpen San Diego further stated, “Not …
Guest Commentary by Steve Goble, El Cajon City Councilmember So the majority of SANDAG’s board is backpedaling on the Road Usage Charge (aka Vehicle Miles Traveled or “VMT” tax), asking staff to look for replacement sources. How much money are we talking about? In the 2021 Regional Plan, VMT tax revenue is projected to total $24.4 Billion, or 9% of …
Mayor Todd Gloria Begins the Political Purge of People of Faith by Amy Reichert www.ReOpenSD.org Imagine if you were an evil dictator and you could eliminate all of the free thinkers, the critical thinkers, dare I say “intellectuals” from positions in the military, universities, government, teaching, and even students in public schools? Sound familiar? It is happening right now, right …
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